CR-10 Series 3D Printer User Manualllll

The User Manual is for the CR-10 Series of 3D printers. It is also
applicable for the CR-10S/CR-10 S4/CR-10 S5.
But CR-10 mini without T-Bracket (Right) & Decoration Strip.
Due to the different types of devices、hardware and software
upgrade, it is normal if the devices have little different. Please besubject to the actual products.
Detailed instructions for using are available on the TF card.

V5.1

Parameters
Basic Parameters
ModelCR-10

CR-10S

CR-10 S4CR-10 S5CR-10mini

Printing Size

300*300*400mm

300*300*400mm

400*400*400mm

500*500*500mm

300*220*300mm

Molding Tech.

FDM

Nozzle Number

1

Slice Thickness

0.1mm-0.4mm

Nozzle DiameterStandard 0.4mm

Precision±0.1mmFilament

1.75mm PLA

File Format

STL/OBJ/AMF

Working Mode

Online or TF card offline

Slice Software

Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D

Power Supply

Input:AC 115V/230V 50/60Hz
Output:DC 12V

Total Power

270W

270W

250W

270W

270W

Bed Temp.

≤100℃

≤100℃

≤60℃

≤60℃

≤100℃

Nozzle Temp.

≤250℃

Resume Print

NO

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Filament Detector

NOYes

YesYesNO

Dual Z-Axis

NOYes

Yes

Yes

NOlanguage Selection

NOEN/CN

Operating System

Windows XP/Vista//7/8/10 MAC/Linux

Printing Speed≤180mm/s，Normal 30-60mm/s

CONTENTS
Dear Customers:
Thank you for choosing our products. For the best experience, please read theinstructions before operating the Printer. Our 3D team will always be ready to give
you the best service. Please contact us via the phone number or e-mail addressprovided at the end when you encounter any problem with the Printer.
For a better experience in using our product, you may learn how to use the Printer inthe following ways:
Learning from the instructions and videos that come with your TF card.
Visit our official website at www.creality3d.cn You will find some related software or
hardware information, contact details, operation and maintenance instructions on thewebsite.

Introduction................................1
General List................................2
Device Installation......................3
Cable Connection......................4
Screen Information....................5
Loading Filament...…............…6
Platform Adjustment.................7
Software Installation.................8
For the First Printing................9

NOTES1.

Do not use the printer in other wrong ways to avoid personal injury or property
damage.

2.

Do not place the printer near any heat source or flammable or explosive objects.
We suggest placing it in a well-ventilated, low-dust environment.

3.

Do not expose the printer to violent vibration or any unstable environment, as
this may cause poor print quality.

4.

Before using experimental or exotic filaments, we suggest using standard
filaments such as ABS or PLA to calibrate and test the machine.

5.

Do not use any other power cable except the one supplied. Always use thethree-pin plug .

6.

Do not touch the nozzle or printing surface during operation as they may be hot.
Keep hands away from machine while in use to avoid burns or personal injury.

7.

Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating the printer. Such cloths
may become tangled in the printers moving parts leading to burns, personal
injury, or printer damage.

8.

When cleaning debris from the printer hotend, always use the provided tools.
Do not touch the nozzle directly when heated. This can cause personal injury.

9.

Clean the printer frequently. Always turn the power off when cleaning, and wipewith a dry cloth to clean dust, adhered printing plastics or any other material
from the frame, guide rails, or wheels . Use glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol toclean the print surface before every print for consistent results.

10.

Children under the age of 10, should not use the printer without any supervision.

01/Introduction
Filament Holder
Control Box
Nozzle Assembly Connection
Platform Connection
Power Cable Connection
Extruder (E) Stepper
Z Gantry Frame
Nozzle Kit

X Limit SwitchX Stepper

TF Slot and USB PortDisplay Screen
Control Knob

Z Stepper
Z Limit Switch

Voltage Selection
Base Frame
Platform

Y Limit Switch
Y Stepper

02/General List

Tool Box

Base Frame

Control Box

Gantry Frame

uTool list
No.

Image

Name

Qty

No.

1

Spool & Nuts

1set

2

Spool Holder

3Image

Name

Qty

No.

7

Power Cable

1

1

8

USB Cable

TF Card & Card
Reader1set

9

4

T-Bracket (Right)

1

5

T-Bracket& Z Limit Switch(Left)

6

M5X25 Bolt & Lock
Washer

Image

Name

Qty

13Scraper

1114

Cable Ties

1set

PTFE Tubing(spare part)115

Hex keys, Wrench& Screwdriver

1set

10Nozzle Cleaner

116

Spare Parts

1set

111

Filament（200g）

117

Decorative Strip

14 sets

12

Diagonal Pliers

118

Thumb Screw

3*CR-10 mini without T-Bracket (Right) & Decoration Strip.

03/
Device Installationu Install the T-Shaped Fixing Block.

u Install the Gantry Frame

Note: Make sure that the nut for
pro file h a s b e e n t u r n e d b y 9 0 °before fastening theT-shaped fixing block.

M5X25
4pcs

*CR-10 mini without T-Bracket (right).

◆ Install the Rack

Attach the Bracket
with two thumb screws.

Attach Spool Holder
with included Nuts

Finished◆ Installation decoration strip

Installation decoration strip into
the notch, starting from one end.

Cut off the excess material withthe diagonal pliers*The decoration strip is available in various colors. The pictures above are for reference only.
*CR-10mini without Decoration Strip.

Attach the Decoration strip to allparts needing to be decorated.

04/
Cable Connection

Connect the Stepper Motors according tothe yellow labels on the 6pin (4-wire) side.

Y Stepper and Limit Switch
Connect the Limit Switches according to theyellow labels on the 3pin (2-wire) side.

Extruder (E) Stepper
X Stepper and Limit Switch
Z Stepper and Limit Switch

Connect the aviation connectors to theports•••

Select the correct input voltage to match your local
mains (230V or 115V)
Damage can occur if voltage is set incorrectly.
Make sure the power cable is connected.

05/
Screen Information

Screen Information

S

Push：OK/Enter Sub Menu
Turn：Change Option/ValueMenu

Sub Menu

Info Screen↑

Main↑

Explanation
ReturnAuto Home

Return to Zero

Move Axis→

Moving X Y Z axis or Extruder byinputting

Bed Auto LevelingPrepare→Disable Steppers

Close motor and move X Y Z axis byhands

Change Filament
Preheat PLA
Preheat ABS

Print Speed

Device Model

Set Temperature ofthe Nozzle
Current Temperatureof the Nozzle
Set Temperature of
the Hot Bed
Current Temperatureof the Hot Bed
Part Cooling Fan
Speed

Close and cooldown the nozzle

Temperature→

Heat the nozzle and bed or change fan
speed by inputting number

Restore Failsafe

Restore factory setting

Control→Language

English/Chinese

No SD card/
Print from TF

Select the printing modelInit. SD Card/Change SD
CardPrinting

Current Location ofthe nozzle
Print Time

Cooldown

Tune→Speed

Change Printing Speed by inputting

NozzleChange the temperature by inputting

Bed

Change the temperature by inputting

Fan Speed

Print Progress

Change Fan Speed by inputting
Change filament flow by inputting
numberCan choose to continue printing
Reprint or choose another model to print

Flow

Prompt Message

Pause Print
Stop Print

06/
Loading Filament

2、Feed Filament

1、PreheatMethod 1

Method 2

Press and hold the extruder lever then insert the 1.75mm filament
through the small hole of the extruder. Continue feeding until you see filament
come out of the nozzle.

Tip：How to Replace the Filament？
1、Cutting filament near the Extruder and slowly feed new filament until thenew filament get into the PTFE tube
2、Preheating the nozzle,Press and hold the extruder, extract the filament,
then feed the new filament.

07/
Bed Leveling

1. Prepare →Auto Home. Waiting for the nozzle to move to the left/front of the platform.→ Prepare→Disable Steppers(Close stepper drive，release motor）

4

3

1

2

2. Move the nozzle to the front/left leveling screw and adjust theplatform height by turning the knob underneath. Use a piece of
A4 paper (standard printer paper) to assist with the adjustment,
making sure that the nozzle lightly scratches the paper.
3. Complete the adjustment of the screws on all 4 corners.
4. Repeat above steps 1-2 times if necessary.

1111111
11111

The nozzle is too far away from theplatform, so the filament can notadhere to the platform.

Filament are extruded evenly, juststicking on the platform.

The nozzle is too close to the platform,
and the filament are not extruded
enough, even scraping the platform.

08/
SoftwareInstallation

1. Double click toinstall the software.

2、Double click toopen the software.

3. Select language→Next→Select your machine→Next→Finish.

09/
First Printing

1.Slicing

Open the software→Load→Select the file→Wait for slicing to finish ,and save the gcode file to TF card.

2.Printing

Insert the TF card→ Print → Select the file to be printed.

After- Sales ServiceService
1.The printer can be returned within seven days, 15 days replacement, one
year warranty, lifetime maintenance.

Replacement requirement
1. The appearance of the product is intact, without damage, scratches,smudges, cracks, deformation, etc.;
2. Machine parts, tools and others are complete;
3. Provide a complete and valid purchase invoice and warranty, productnumber should be the same.

Warranty coverage
1. The following accessories are not included in the warranty coverage
if they are not damaged by transportation: platform sticker; platform
forming plate; acrylic cover; card reader and TF card; platform glass;USB cable; filament; rack and tools,etc.
2. Profile: Before we deliver the goods, we will do the machine test, somaybe there will be light scratch, or due to long-distancetransportation, which scratch the profile a little bit. in the premise of
not affecting the normal use, in principle, not within the scope ofwarranty;
3. Nozzle assembly (nozzle, heating block, throat pipe,heat sink, Teflon
tube, etc.) warranty period is 3 months, if it is damage after thewarranty expires, you need to purchase another one;
4. Motherboard, LCD display, power supply, hot bed,warranty period is12 months, if there are quality problems, you can get freemaintenance; over the warranty period, can be sent back to theoriginal factory maintenance, the users need to bear the return
shipping and maintenance costs;
5. Not included in warranty coverage:(1) It is not possible to provide an effective after-sales service card orserial number;(2) The whole machine and components exceed the warranty period;(3) Equipment failure or damage caused by unauthorized modificationof the equipment (private modification includes: 1. modification of
the nozzle assembly; 2. modification of the machine structure; 3. useof third-party components; 4. use of third-party firmware proceduresor change the original Factory firmware program, etc.);(4) Equipment failure or damage due to incorrect installation and use;(5) Equipment failure or damage caused by the use of the equipment
in a working environment not specified by the product;(6) Equipment failure or damage due improper use (beyond workload,etc.) or maintenance (moisture, etc.);(7) Equipment failure or damage due to the use of other branded
components or low quality consumables.

SHENZHEN CREALITY 3D TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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